Tag Archives: Transfers

Two-hour transfers are finally coming to the TTC

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

At its board meeting on July 10, the Toronto Transit Commission finally approved two hour transfers for passengers paying by Presto. This is great news that has been a long time coming. The TTC expects that the new policy will … Continue reading →

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Some answered questions about Toronto’s next subway extension (updated)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

York University Station, August 2017 Updated October 10, 2017 Ten months ago, I wrote about some of the unanswered questions about the Toronto Transit Commission’s Line 1 subway extension to York University and Vaughan. At the time, I was concerned … Continue reading →

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The TTC double-charged me again when I used Presto

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Happily, Presto’s customer service stepped up. The problem is that the TTC continues to force a 19th- century transfer policy on a 21st-century solution. Continue reading →

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Suburban stations for urban needs: accessing GO Transit’s proposed new stations

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

GO Transit train from the Pape Avenue footbridge, near the proposed site of Gerrard Station At its last board meeting on December 8, Metrolinx presented an update on the status of twelve new GO Transit rail stations, all located on … Continue reading →

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Why Presto and the TTC don’t mix

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

After Presto double-charged me on a simple TTC transfer, I explain why the TTC needs to modernize its fare policies. Continue reading →

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It’s time for two-hour transfers on the TTC

Posted on December 4, 2015 by

As of Monday, December 14, all TTC streetcars will operate under a “proof-of-payment” system; allowing customers to enter through the rear doors, as they currently do on 509 Harbourfront and 510 Spadina, the two routes partially equipped with the new … Continue reading →

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